Pineapple Princesses began as a tribute to Ruby Borrowdale, the home economist behind the 'Golden Circle Tropical Recipe Book' tested in the Golden Circle kitchen and modified and updated in the Pineapple Princesses' test kitchens.
As Ruby said "pineapple is a versatile food" . . .
no fat, high in vitamin C and full of the flavour of Queensland sunshine. The blog continues as more and more pineapple recipes are discovered from around the world.

Saturday, 17 January 2015

I called for assistance from a couple of experts for the construction of these pineapple butterflies. Thanks Rebecca and Angelica! Great Job! (They substituted the ice cream with Honey Jumble biscuits as it was such a hot evening!)

To
serve: Squeeze juice from the pineapple and add it to the strained barley
water, lemon rind and strained lemon juice. Allow to stand for half an hour.
Add the soda water and serve in tall glasses with cracked ice, garnished with
thinly sliced lemon.

Raffaellu is following in his parents' vintner footsteps as he creates this delicious Pineapple Cup. He used Golden Circle Pineapple Juice instead of juicing an actual pineapple.

Maria gave some skilled advice on the correct etiquette of using a ladle!

Pascal, official taste tester.

And, as you can see it was very popular. Note to self: bring double the amount of ingredients next time! Anne.

Thursday, 8 January 2015

I realise that pineapple on a pizza
is a very contentious issue within some groups of friends.

People have a strong dislike, or a
love, of this versatile ingredient piled under the mozzarella.

However, I doubt anyone could resist a
pizza constructed by Bruce and Judy in their owner-built-oven in such an idyllic
setting on a warm summer’s night with good friends and a glass of wine. It was
magical - pineapple and all! Anne.

Sunday, 4 January 2015

United Tastes of America: Over 120 delicious recipes from around the USA, Dorinda Hafner 1997

I was really pleased when I spotted a recipe containing pineapple in this book as I was so keen to include the cover photo illustrating the author's joyful attitude to food and diversity, Anne.

Fruit Punch

“This makes a refreshing drink in hot weather, so it is always a hit with summer guests. You can use any fruit of your choice according to the season, what’s available and how much. It is best prepared a few hours in advance” Dorinda Hafner.